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Opinion: Hockey India League must stay brave in its return

NEW DELHI: The return of Hockey India League (HIL) is perhaps the news everyone connected to the sport globally was looking forward to. The promise made a year ago is ready to be delivered, the added bonanza being the introduction of the women's edition that will run simultaneously along with…

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Mini setback for Season 1 of women's Hockey India League, four teams instead of six

NEW DELHI: The return of Hockey India League (HIL) after seven years also marks the entry of the women's edition for the first time, which will run simultaneously with the men's tournament. However, ahead of the women players' auction on October 15, the initial plan of having six teams for…

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Lucknow boy to lead Indian junior hockey team

LUCKNOW: City lad Amir Ali will lead the 18-member Indian junior men's hockey team in the 12th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia. The team, announced on Sunday by Hockey India, also includes Shardanand Tiwari, a defender also from Lucknow.

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Hockey India League returns with Rs 3,640-crore investment; gets exclusive window from FIH

NEW DELHI: Indian hockey has been on an upswing, especially after the men’s team’s back-to-back medal-winning campaigns in the Olympics and the recent title triumph in the Asian Champions trophy.

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Hockey India League set to return after seven years, starts on December 28

NEW DELHI: The new-look Hockey India League (HIL) will return after a seven-year break in December this year, it was announced here on Friday by Hockey India. The men's HIL 2024-25 edition will feature eight teams, along with the women's HIL that will make its debut with six teams. Both…

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Hockey India announces 40 probables for national camp to prepare for home series against Germany

NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Tuesday announced a 40-member core probable squad for the senior men's national coaching camp in Bengaluru to prepare for the upcoming two-match home series against world champions Germany.

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Focus on fitness and mentality: Harendra Singh

Chief coach Harendra keen to lift the profile of women's hockey

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MHA plans major overhaul with new hockey academy

MUMBAI: With the lease renewal from the state govt in its final stages, the Mumbai Hockey Association (MHA) is planning a state-of-the-art hockey academy that will primarily cater to local children.

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Hockey India takes note of unemployed senior core group players, announces financial assistance of...

Hockey India has declared an annual monetary aid package of Rs 2 lakh for the senior men's and women's core group probables who are not currently employed by government organizations or public sector companies. This announcement was made during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Hockey India, which took place…

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Krishan Pathak ready to fill in PR Sreejesh's shoes as Hockey India announces squad for Asian Champions Trophy

With the legendary PR Sreejesh having retired post the Paris Olympics, Krishan Bahadur Pathak has been named the main goalkeeper for the Indian men's hockey team, with Harmanpreet Singh leading an 18-member squad for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy from September 8-17 in Hulunbuir, China.

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Vidarbha Hockey Association loses HI recognition as HC upholds IOA's one state, one unit policy

NAGPUR: In line with Indian Olympic Association (IOA's) "One State, One Unit" policy, the Vidarbha Hockey Association (VHA's) membership with Hockey India (HI) - the national governing body for the sport in India - will be revoked, Hockey Maharashtra members said.

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Hockey India retires Sreejesh's No. 16 jersey

NEW DELHI: 'The god of modern Indian hockey'. These words were on a giant display welcoming all to a one-of-a-kind felicitation function organised by Hockey India for India's now-retired hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh.

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Hockey India plans to have Lakra, Sunil in coaching set-up

NEW DELHI: After roping in PR Sreejesh as the new chief coach of the junior men's team, Hockey India (HI) now plans to include two more former India players in the coaching set-up. Defender Birendra Lakra and halfback SV Sunil are likely to join Sreejesh in the coaching group for…

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'Focus now is to create a stronger feeder system'

Sreejesh takes inspiration from Dravid, embraces new role as coach of junior hockey team

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PR Sreejesh wants to be on 2026 Hockey World Cup podium in a 'unique' way

NEW DELHI: There's been a clamour for PR Sreejesh to reconsider his decision to retire post the Paris Olympics. But his reaction sums up the call he has taken: "I once got very good advice. You should always leave when people ask 'why' and not when they say 'why not',"…

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Hockey India retires No. 16 jersey in honour of PR Sreejesh, appoints him as junior men's team coach

NEW DELHI: Hockey India announced the retirement of the No. 16 jersey, from the national senior men's team, in honour of goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who declared his retirement from the sport after the Paris Olympics. The decision celebrates an 18-year career that included securing back-to-back Olympic bronze medals. Sreejesh is…

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Time for Hockey India to build on Olympic success, introduce 'central contracts' for players

NEW DELHI: Often called the poor man's game, Indian hockey has come of age both on and off the field after the eye-opening Olympic miss in 2008. Though securing a job before thinking about an extended professional career in the sport still tops the priority list of budding players --…

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Olympic laurels in the bag, Sreejesh set to take over as junior India coach?

Want to mould young players, says retiring goalkeeper

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Constant pressure of game helped in shoot-out: Sreejesh

PARIS: India custodian PR Sreejesh got a standing ovation even from the British fans on Sunday. The 37-yearold was emotional, trying to soak in the moment as chants of "Sreejesh, Sreejesh" from the stands made it a morning to remember for all those who were at the Yves-du-Manoir.

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Hockey midfielder Raj Kumar Pal recalls the tears in his eyes after selection for Paris Olympics

Raj Kumar Pal, a crucial member of the the Indian men's hockey team, is preparing for his Olympic debut in Paris and recalled how he couldn't hold back his tears when he found his name in the squad for the Games announced by Hockey India a few weeks ago.

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If skipper Harmanpreet Singh is on song with his drag-flicks, there's nothing to worry: Hockey India chief Dilip Tirkey

NEW DELHI: Dilip Tirkey, the former captain and current Hockey India president, is optimistic about the Indian team's prospects at the upcoming Paris Olympics. He believes that if captain Harmanpreet Singh performs at his best, India has a strong chance of improving upon their medal finish from the previous Olympics.

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'My last dance in Paris': India's hockey star PR Sreejesh announces retirement

NEW DELHI: The celebrated Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh announced his retirement plans on Monday, stating that he will conclude his illustrious 18-year career after the Paris Olympics. Sreejesh, who has earned 328 international caps and participated in three Olympic Games, will compete in his fourth Olympics in Paris starting…

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2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Men and Women North Zone Championship 2024 set to begin in UP

The 2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Men and Women North Zone Championship 2024 is set to start in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on July 15. The finals will take place on July 22. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jarmanpreet Singh's Olympic debut is Indian hockey's 'never give up' story

Indian men's hockey team's defender Jarmanpreet Singh was considered a rising star when he was selected by the Punjab franchise in the prestigious Hockey India League in 2015. He seemed destined to represent India at the Junior World Cup in 2016, which launched the careers of many of his contemporaries,…

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Harmanpreet Singh set to lead Indian men's hockey team at Paris Olympics, squad announced

Hockey India on Wednesday announced the much anticipated 16-member Indian Men's Hockey Team that will compete for the top honours at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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